Global News Roundup Highlights Turbulent World Events
Railroad conference in St Paul. Rumors surround Harriman aide and pneumonia issues. Belgium and Congo reforms promised. Peary records questioned by Danish university. Northern Pacific buys Portland terminal land. Zelaya flees to Mexican gunboat. Eight dead in Karachi explosion. many escape. Korean coast storm sinks fleets. 2000 drown. Knox warns Zelaya on American safety. Tiburon island legends debunked yet wildlife thrives. Twain returns home barren of health benefits. London store fire deaths 18. Ireland home rule benefit in NYC. Cook prize money from pole story disputed. Greece king’s abdication seen. crown prince chosen. Leopold's wife to contest throne fortune. Yom Turk uprising frees Palestine. Copenhagen scholars doubt Cook pole claim. Bradley displeased with expedition. Oregon insects harm forests. Portland fares cut. Milwaukee and Oak Grove reduced. Russian bridge disaster drowns 27. Race war in Louisiana. three killed. New York night court notes white slave trafficking rise. Nicaragua provisional president seeks recognition. Morgan and Belmont support NY shortwaist workers. Walsh case appeal to US Supreme Court. Labor leaders push industrial education review. Brashear doubts proof for Peary pole claim. Danish scholars retreat from Cook claim. Tiburon explorers report devoured by cannibals. survivors reach Mexican coast. Grand Duke Michael present. Spokane group yields free speech. Silver cup awarded to Peary. San Francisco safe installations grow under Mayor McCarthy. Copenhagen scientists doubt Cook records. Seven railroad wrecks in one week kill 84 and injure 100. 160 barrels oil per day struck in Cow Hollow Oregon.
Money Trust in Sight Aims to Dictate Markets
The piece portrays a unified money trust led by J. Pierpont Morgan and allied figures like George Baker James Bultman William Rockefeller Henry Frick and William Vanderbilt. It claims this private network controls vast assets including Morgan & Co deposits about 160 million and over a billion dollars in insurance assets, capable of triggering financial crisis by manipulating loans credits and bond purchases.
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J. P. Morgan
J. Pierpont -Morgan
Geor F. Baker
Pirat National Bank
James Bullman
National City Bank
William Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Henry C. Frick
William K. Vanderbilt
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Trust
New York
Railroaders Demand Pay Increase Across Mississippi River Lines
Pittsburg Der 21 The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will serve notice on about 75 railroad workers west of the Mississippi requesting wage hikes from 5 to 40 percent. National president W G Tae declined to say how the union would respond if rejected. The union backed a near unanimous referendum in favor of the raise. About 75 000 members are employed on the affected railroads.
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Pittsburg
Der
Brotherhood of Railway
Mississippi River
W. G. Tae
Brotherhood
Railway Brotherhood Vote Sparks New York Preparations
New York observers report that ahead of the referendum on December 21 railroad leaders plan to meet the situation. Several conferences have been held in the past two weeks to work toward a settlement of the difficulties.
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New York
Brotherhood of Railway
Pittsburg
Telegraphers vote 80 percent for strike within Big Four
Cincinnati reports a referendum among 1000 Big Four telegraphers shows about 80 percent voting for a strike. J Z Dermody, fourth vice president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, says despite near unanimity a strike is not assured and future talks with Big Four officials appear unlikely. The decision now rests with a seven member committee and the national union.
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Cincinnati
Big Four
J. Z. Dermody
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Dermody
Committee of Seven
Elks Trial Sparks Reno Bar Licensing Debate
In Reno Nevada on December 21 comment grows ahead of tomorrow's Elks case trial. More than 25 lawyers will defend the Elks accused of operating a bar without a license. One advocate argues Elks ownership means no sale and liquor costs are used to replenish stock.
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Reno
Nev
Elka
Elks’ Lodge
Elks’ Club
Elks
Cardinal Satolli Condition Deteriorates Amid Delirium
From Rome on December 21 Cardinal Satolli who recently relapsed from illness showed slight improvement in the morning as a chaplain celebrated mass in the sick room and he took communion. By afternoon his condition worsened with alarming symptoms and delirium. Grave fears are expressed for his recovery as many inquiries arrive from America.
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Satolli
Rome
Mane
America
Transatlantic Liners Report Terrific Weather Conditions
Gales and rough seas hindered four days of eastward travel as the Carmania, which arrived at Peppertons, the New York, and the Amerika reaching Plymouth today faced mounting seas until Saturday night.
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London
Carmania
New York
Amerika
Peppertons
Plymouth
Proceedings of Congress In Brief
Congress adjourned for the holidays after a brisk session with notable activity. Reports highlight relief proposals for northwest homesteaders and confirmations of Robert Bacon as ambassador to France and George Stone and Howard Shober for key posts. The inter state commerce commission delivered a broad report with recommendations, and the house advanced a white slave traffic bill while tracking major railroad and Panama reforms.
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Doe
Nar
Mondell
Martin
Senate
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New York
France
Taft
George Stone
California
San Francisco
Howard
Shober
South Dakota
Interior Department
Monn
Bill Wan
House
Mann
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Inl
Washington
District of Columbia
Panama
Senate and House close session with holiday adjournment
Washington reports both chambers finished work by 2 PM and will adjourn for two weeks. The Senate confirmed Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee as associate justice and Senator Depew gave a holiday optimistic speech. House river and harbor plans expect a February report and a bill exceeding $30 million.
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Senate
House
Horace H. Lurton
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Depew
New Yorker
Senator la Follette
Chai Alexander
House Committee
Alex Dereaid
Food law expansion targets pure food enforcement nationwide
Washington reports a broad expansion of the agriculture department to oversee pure food practices at ports lacking labs. A national network of laboratory districts will inspect imported foods, sending samples to headquarters at major ports when needed. The move aims to strengthen enforcement under the pure food law.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Chemical
Sleeper trunk smuggling arrests widen to far reaching plot
Collector of Port Loeb says arrests in the sleeper trunk smuggling are only the start of a wider operation reaching to the Pacific Ocean. He notes costly imports passed through this port without duty and identifies a former U S customs official as head of the scheme with Paris headquarters. several dressmakers have been arrested here.
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Fraucis
Pacific
New York
Port
Senate confirms Bacon and 26 other diplomatic nominees
Washington December 24 the senate confirmed Robert Bacon of New York as ambassador to France, submitted by President Taft. The body also confirmed Richard C. Kerens Missouri ambassador to Austria Hungary Henry Lane Wilson Washington ambassador to Mexico William James Calhoun Illinois minister to China and Henry T. Gage California minister to Portugal among others.
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Senate
Robert Bacon
New York
France
Taft
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
Austria-Hungary
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
William James Calhoun
Tlinois
China
Henry T. Gage
California
Portugal
Labor federation committee urges broader industrial education review
A committee from the American Federation of Labor urged Secretary Nagel to order a thorough investigation into industrial education. Appointed by the federation’s nyonto convention, the group includes President Samuel Gompers James OConnell John Mitchell and Frank Morrison.
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Ne Eeetk Federation of Labor
Nagel
Rica Romuncello
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Postmasters to Receive Higher Salaries in Several States
Washington reports on January 1 the fourth class post offices advancing to presidential grade with raised salaries. In Oregon Her miston and Sherwood each $1,100. Mira and Woodland $1,000. Granite Falls Kettle Falls and Oroville $1,100. Idaho posts Gooding $700 Jerome $1,600 Burley $1,800 Rigby $1,200 Cambridge Cottonwood Meridian $1,100.
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Washington
Oregon
Hermiston
Sherwood
Mira
Woodland
Granite Falls
Kettle Falls
Oroville
Idaho
Gooding
Jerome
Burley
Rigby
Cambridge
Cottonwood
Meridian
Justice Department Seeks Early Supreme Court Hearing
The department of justice plans to ask the Supreme Court in January to advance for hearing the government’s appeal from a New York judge. Officials charged with trust acts are reportedly practically exempt from prosecution by the statutes of limitations.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Ees
Assistant Weigher Indicted in Sugar Fraud Case
New York December 25 a Federal grand jury indicted Doyle anenitant superintendent of Arbuckle Sugar in Brooklyn in connection with the sugar news fraude case.
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New York
Grand
Doyle
Brookyn
Mexico Signals Passive Acceptance of Zelaya Peace Plans
In a statement from Senor Creel the Diaz administration indicates Mexico is prepared to give passive acquiescence to U S plans regarding the Zelaya government in Nicaragua. The shift follows Mexico’s earlier friendly offers and suggests cooperation to restore peace and stability in the region.
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Nicaragua
Zelaya
United States
Senor Creel
Diaz
Bourne Bill Seeks Portland Postoffice Building Plan
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury favors Bourne’s bill for a new Portland postoffice at an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars. A Senate committee has the measure and Bourne aims for an early report and passage to join the omnibus public buildings bill this season.
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M'Veegh
Postoffice
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Bourne
Portland
Senate
Oregon’s Civil War claim pushed before House
Washington December 28 Oregon’s demand for $193000 incurred in raising and equipping troops during the Civil War will be pressed before the House next month Representative Hawley discussed the claim with Appropriations Committee Chairman Tawney citing a Court of Claims finding that certifies the claim as correct and payable.
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Oregon
Washington
House
Hawley
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Court of Claims
Washington debates early satellite for sugar weighing
Collector William Loeb Jr of New York visited Washington and discussed proposals to place an early satellite on an anchor for New Pad sugar weighing. A round of the scales featuring 20 divisions will be installed.
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Washington
William Loeb, Jr
New York
New
Supreme Court Reverses Circuit in Yakima Case
The United States Supreme Court on December 24 reversed the Washington circuit court ruling in the cases of Harvey Sutton and Robert Miller. They were charged with taking Winonor to the Yakima Indian reservation and the government contention was upheld.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Washington
Harvey Sutton
Robert Miller
Yakima Indian
Railroads Face Severe Winter Delays Across West to Chicago
Chicago reports unprecedented winter strain on railways as trains run five hours to half a day late. Wrecks rise amid brittle rails from sudden cold and heavy snow. Freight paralyzed in the West while suburban and Pullman equipment bottlenecks worsen delays. Crews struggle with signals, smoky conditions, and coal and water supply issues daily.
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Chicago
Northwest
Ataten
Sidoga
Ohio
King George of Tonga to wed as a 500 pound cake towers
A Auckland baker crafted a colossal 500 pound eight foot tall wedding cake for the Tonga king’s forthcoming nuptials. Panels display the Tongan coat of arms and royal crown while the queen’s initials remain hidden until the ceremony. The bride’s identity is kept secret by royal decree.
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Cape Town
George of Tonga
Auckland
New Zealand
Illinois landlords lose in child lease case test
Rolla R Longenecker, a parent of two children, sued W L Boylston owner and Robert F Schenck agent for denying lease renewal due to his kids. Municipal Judge Himes ruled the family entitled to life and liberty under the new law, upholding the constitutional protection for tenants with children.
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Chicago
Illinois
Rolla KR. Longenecker
W. L. Boylston
Robert F. Schenck
Bank Commissioner Targeted by Suit Over Guaranty Fund
In Oklahoma City on December 20, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co and Southern Surety Co asked the district court to issue restraining orders against State Bank Commissioner Young. They sought to block his actions that would make the state guaranty fund and state banks preferred creditors in the Columbia Bank & Trust Co dissolution. Judge Clark reserved decision.
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Okla
Young
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Southern Surety Company
State School and Commission
Columbia Bank & Trust Company
State Guaranty Fund
Clark
Road Boosts Dry Farms in New Mexico Project
The Santa Fe railroad immigration department announces over 25000 will be spent to prove dry farming feasible in New Mexico wastelands. Funds and implements will aid homesteaders statewide with Professor J D Tinsley of the New Mexico Agricultural College involved in coordinating efforts.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Dee
Immigration Department of the
Santa Fe Railroad
New Mexico
J. D. Tinsley
New Mexico Agricultural College
Sones
Anamen
Record Grain Price Hits Market In December
Flax reached a record price on the grain market as the government estimates Minnesota and the Dakotas produced 25 million bushels this year. The report highlights strong demand and regional yields driving price records across the region.
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Veroment
Minnesota
Dakotas
Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Set After Holidays
President Taft agrees to a public investigation of the Ballinger Pinchot controversy after pressure from Ballinger and critics. Ballinger demands the inquiry as a condition to remain in the cabinet, with Wickersham Hitchcock and others backing the move. Central leaders urge a cleansing of the party wound through an immediate inquiry.
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Taft
Ballinger
Ballinger-Pinchot
Secretary of the Interior
L. A. Gravis
Land Office
Congress
White House
Wickersham
Hitchcock
Mr. Wickersham
Hitchsoek
Wheat Crop Yields by State Reported by Agriculture
The Agriculture Department released winter and spring wheat yields for the past year. Oregon winter 1 235 000 bushels at 21 bu/acre valued at 10 449 000 dollars. Oregon spring 5 142 000 bushels at 18.7 bu/acre valued at 4 782 000 dollars. Washington winter 20 124 000 bushels at 25.8 bu/acre valued at 18 715 000 dollars. Washington spring 15 656 000 bushels at 20.6 bu/acre valued at 14 560 000 dollars. Idaho winter 9 135 000 bushels at 29 bu/acre valued at 7 047 000 dollars. Idaho spring 5 330 000 bushels at 87 cents per bushel valued at 4 637 000 dollars.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Idaho
Big Strike Expected By Rail Workers In The East
In New York on December 21 1923 reports say 75000 trainmen have not yet filed wage demands with eastern railroad chiefs. Sources in railroad circles expect formal notices not before midweek.
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New York
Eastern Railroads
Wreck of Maine Guarded Denies Artifacts in Scrap Load
Port Captain Aguirre said the claim that the anchor chain of the old battleship Maine was included in scrap iron aboard the Nirn-Jook arriving in Philadelphia is absurd. He noted the wreck is carefully guarded to prevent relic seekers from disturbing it.
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Dec
Aguirre
Maine
Philadelphia
Wrights Voted Medal For Aerial Feats
Paris December 21 The Reference announced that awards would mark seropantic achievement for Wilbur Wright and others including Bleriot Farman Lambert Latham Santos Dumont La Vaulx Voisin and Count.
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Seropantic
Wilbur
Wright
Bleriot
Farmac
Lambert
Latham
Santos
la Vaulx
Voisin
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